Business

Warn imports can threaten viability of American car companies

Plans to ramp up shipments after thorough quality checks

KSE-100 index soars 2,943 points, or 4.9% WoW, closes at 62,816

Call for phased approach as abrupt enforcement raises concerns over trade, inflation

Amended policy guarantees 7-year protection for refineries upgrading plants

LSE report highlights urgent need for structural reforms, less dependency on imports, loans

Allows utilisation of proceeds kept abroad without central bank’s prior approval

Vows to enforce tax and prevent tax evasion from this sector

Outstanding dues up by 77% in seven months, complicating ties with Beijing

SBP deputy governor announces central bank’s new project to support small farmers

Stands at Rs279.36 to a dollar in inter-bank market

Tomato and diesel prices surge leading to 0.04% rise in SPI

Indications of healthy fuel demand, supply concerns could revive prices

KSE-100 index climbs 901.48 points, settles at 62,815.82

PIF governor highlights kingdom’s potential outside of the US

Pakistan exported yarn worth $696 million in 2023

Cost of doing business becomes unbearable due to high energy tariffs

Borrowing made for budget and balance of payments support, project financing

Partnership targets sustainable transportation solutions amid global oil price hikes

Caretaker minister unveils roadmap, initiatives to drive innovation and economic growth

Efforts to boost bilateral commerce hampered by operational and political barriers

KSE-100 index gains 355.19 points, settles at 61,914.34

Forex reserves drop by $44m to $8.01b on debt repayment

Says technocrat would struggle with IMF, conflict of interest and inflation crises

Inks agreement to export skilled workforce to kingdom’s construction sector

PM bans creating new positions, making any major purchases amid economic strain

Highlight importance of enhanced security measures to attract investment, restore confidence

Urges amendments to APTTA 2010 for better trade relations

KSE-100 index soars over 1000 points, settles at 61,559.15

Regains Rs0.07, reaches Rs279.50/$ at interbank market

Says increases from 18% to 25% could escalate car prices to over Rs4 million

Exports increased 7.89%, imports declined 14.11% during July-January (2023-24)

Officials say incumbent CEO did not meet eligibility criteria at time of appointment

Punjab governor says strict regulations carry risk of companies departing

Residents, industries share first spot, power and fertiliser sectors in second category

Rally as political deadlock ends; govt cuts profits on local saving products

RDA inflows fall to $142m in Jan 2024, compared to $160m in Dec 2023

Reports 30% growth amid strong taxation drive, anti-smuggling efforts

Cuts external loan estimates by over $6 billion to $11.4 billion

Says efficiency measures, anti-theft drive resulted in meeting IMF target

Cost of production surged by 23% due to increased reliance on expensive fuels

KSE-100 index adds 4.50 points, settles at 60,464.24

Advanced equipment to be used on 2,000ha in smart farm project

Highlight risks of climate change at Pak-Korea nutrition conference

Says trade turnover increased ten folds in last two years on increased flights

Says decision of US-based firm to invest $200m was vote of confidence in policies

Despite US sanctions, Islamabad accelerates project to avoid $18b penalty

Dar, two bankers’ names float about as options remain few

Increase in imports, outflow of FDI by $173m takes deficit to $269m in Jan 2024

Year-on-year exports see increase of 39.47% from $190m in January 2023